CHINESE NATIONALIST-BURMA ARMY ACTIVTIES ON THE CHINA-BURNA BORDER

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• Publication Date: July 16, 1953
• Content Type: REPORT

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
INFORMATION REPORT
CONFIDENTIAL
COUNTRY Burma/China
This Document contains information affecting the Na-
tional Defense of the United States, within the mean-
ing of Title 18, Sections 793 and 794, of the U.S. Code, as
amended. Its transmission or revelation of its contents
to or receipt by an unauthorized person is prohibited
by law. The reproduction of this form is prohibited.
Chinese Nationalist-Burma Army Activities DATE DISTR.
on the China-Burma Border
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16 July 1953
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THE SOURCE EVALUATIONS IN THIS REPORT ARE DEFINITIVE.
THE APPRAISAL OF CONTENT IS TENTATIVE.
(FOR KEY SEE REVERSE)
SOURCE:
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1. On 19 November 1952 the troops of HO Chih-nien's (ol49/1807/1628) 193 C1j3.nese
Nationalist Divisionl withdrew from the Ta Meng Ni-area near Lunghtang (N 23-51,
E 98-38) to the headquarters- at Hupan.2 These forces clashed with Burma Army
troops at Wan Hsi La (N 21-06, E 98-30).
2. A security conference for the Chinese Nationalist 3 Military Area was held at
Ta Meng Ni in mid-January 1953. As a result of the conference, the following
decisions were Mader
a. To strengthen the Chinese Nationalist base at Ta Meng Ni.
b, To establish liaison with Burmese officials in order to facilitate activities.
c. To set up a training class for all young men in the area regardless of nationality
d. To attempt to create a united anti-communist front through Chinese leaders in
North Burma.
3, Following the withdrawal of HO Chih-nien's forces from Ta Meng Ni, the Chinese
Communist 140 Division of the 120 Regiment was transferred-from Tima3 to Mangshih
where the 41 Division of the 123 Regiment had been stationed. A portion of the
123 Regiment was sent to the border.
4. WANG Ch'ing-shuts (3769/7230/2579) Chinese Nationalist Regular 2 Division, 4 Regiment
was driven back to Burma by the Chinese Communist 121 and 122 Regiments. While
retreating, W'ANG's forces were ambushed by Burmese Army forces and suffered over 100
casualties. WANG attempted to regroup his forces at Yang Ren Kai.'
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5. A truce talk took place on 2 February 1953 at Ta Meng Ni between members of the Bur-
mese Defense Unit and the Regular 2 Division of the Chinese Nationalist 3 Military
Area. As a result of this meeting, the Chinese Nationalists promised to aid the
Burmese Unit in the preservation of public order.
The Burma Army garrison at Tangyan (N 22-29, E 98-21) was greased by 500 men after
LI Wen-pin's (2621/2129/1755) Chinese Nationalist 8 Column crossed the Salween.
On 16 February 1953, 300 troops commanded by LI Ttai-hsing (2621/1132/5281) attacked
Namhpakka (N 23-10, E 97-50) from three directions. Part of the Burmese garrison
was surrounded and four Burma Army barracks were reduced to ashes.
8. In mid-February 1953, 2,000 troops under LI Wen-huan (2621/2129/3562) crossed the
Salween and encamped about 20 miles from Tangyan.
9. On Chinese New Year's day, 11 February.;1953, a fire starting in the police station
at Muse spread to eight other buildings,, all of which were burned to the ground.
On the same day, about'100 guerrillas commanded by SHIH Chi-hsun (0670/1921/0531)
and 300 oomrnanded'by another unidentified leader entered Muse, pillaged,and looted
some of the shops.
10. On 20 February,"a Burma Air Force plane airdropping ammunition over Muse crossed
the border into Chinese Communist territory and was fired upon but not damaged;
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25X1A 1. Comment. According t~ from the same source, in November 1952
Toe er of a Chinese Nationalist 193 Division was LI Kuo-hui (2621/0918/
6510).
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Comment. Probably Ho-Pang ( N 21-20,, E 98-33).
Comment. Probably Sima (N 25-02, E 97-12).
Comment, Probably Changfengkai (N 21--10, E 97-50).
Comment. The strength of this force is about 1,000 men.
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